Mindfulness

Mindfulness is the ability to be well-present, and to be aware of what is around us, and not to exaggerate reactions. Mindfulness makes us more alert to our mental, physical, and emotional processes, meaning to be aware of our thoughts and feelings as they happen. Simply, we allow ourselves to see the present moment clearly, and this helps us manage the current moment, enjoy the world around us more, and understand ourselves and how we better react. What is special about mindfulness exercises is that we can apply them during our daily lives. When we eat, in transportation, at work, while walking, and other things we do daily. As a former psychotherapist, I used to recommend everyone practice mindfulness exercises. But after my personal experience with the "8-Week Mindfulness Program," I first recommend myself and everyone to benefit from mindfulness applications, because of their clear impact on enhancing mental health. Dr. Fahad Al-Qahtani - Senior Specialist and Psychotherapist. Author: Hamoud Al-Abri. Editor: Tashkeel.